Rank Structure and Insignia
The Baltimore Police Department uses these sworn personnel ranks:
| Title | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Police Commissioner | |
| Deputy Police Commissioner | |
| Chief | |
| Colonel | |
| Lieutenant Colonel | |
| Major | |
| Captain | |
| Lieutenant | |
| Sergeant | |
| Detective | |
| Police Officer |
The BPD offers promotional opportunities to members with at least three years of service. Promotion offers you advancement into a supervisory position. Opportunities for advanced training are provided to members to enhance their growth after graduation from the police academy. Specialized training in firearms, defense tactics, and job-related topics such as basic criminal investigation are offered.
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